[Sense and Sensibility] Worth having

So I hope the colonel can take over the industry.The colonel nodded noncommittally, unable to tell whether he agreed or understood.Viking widened her small eyes, hoping to see the colonel's expression, but the colonel never made any statement, which made her heart hang.

Stupid people think they are smart. He only thought that the colonel came back from India, but he didn't think that he was promoted to the position of colonel in a short period of time, which also meant that he was not stupid.Since the colonel is not stupid, how can he listen to his words and buy a factory?What's more, France is in chaos at this time, so how can there be any business opportunities worth taking risks?

"This is a great opportunity. If you don't take over my property, I'll find someone else." Weiss wiped the sweat from his brow, and then made a gesture to leave.

The colonel looked at him a little funny, then nodded: "I don't think I have the idea of ​​buying a factory for the time being. I may not settle in London just now."

Weiss left bitterly, wasting such a long time, but in the end, he still didn't get any benefits.His departure was not the end, the Colonel chatted with some other gentlemen about current affairs, and was teased about his love affairs by a few of his close friends.

"That Viking told you to buy his factory, but you must not buy it. His factory has a bad reputation in the circle." A man who was on good terms with the colonel whispered this information to the colonel. "I heard that they have been losing money recently, so they are looking for people everywhere, trying to sell the factory."

The colonel nodded: "I declined his request, but what's wrong with his factory?"

"You haven't read today's newspaper, have you? There is a special section today that introduces some problems of poor factory management. I was almost deceived by Viking. Fortunately, I didn't waste a lot of money after reading today's newspaper. Funds." The man said seriously: "This author is really a genius, if I can talk to him face to face, maybe my wealth can be doubled again!"

"Then you can write to him and discuss it with him. Attach a pound, and the problem will be solved." The colonel asked a little strangely: "Could it be that this gentleman didn't leave his home address?"

"No no no. The most troublesome thing is not this matter. He accepted the money, but he would not reply to my letter. I spent two hundred pounds all the time, but in the end it all disappeared." Angry, I also questioned it, and invested a large amount of money unwillingly, but others were too lazy to like him. "However, I think there are many people like me who do this. After all, this author has awakened us to some things. Sending more money can be regarded as a show of respect." If he stops writing for a day, it will be a real loss Woolen cloth.

Today's newspapers are not available at this time, because the colonel buys his newspapers on the spot for most of the year, and is not in London: "So what did he write about?"

"He took an inventory of the evolution of our factory machines since the Industrial Revolution, and wrote in detail the pros and cons of various machines. Like Viking, his factory was built on the water, and it still stayed at the machine technology in 1769, although Viking continued to Doing fine-tuning and improving, but he is reluctant to spend money to eliminate the old equipment. Everyone uses the "Mule Machine"*, and he is still running the machine in pure water conservancy. How can he not lose money! His money is used to support women , what else do you say?"

Many people tend to overlook these things. When other authors are still analyzing the social impact of sweatshops, someone has a unique way to point out the innovation of machines, and what they say is justified, which is enough to make people's eyes shine.

In fact, these truths are not unknown, but those who know do not have enough education level, and those who are capable do not know.This article is not written in a difficult and difficult way. It is enough to be simple and straightforward for those uneducated factory owners to understand.

The colonel became interested, so he asked, "What is the author's name, and how long has he been writing?"

A person sitting next to the colonel quickly replied: "Ah! He used a pseudonym, 'Gear'. He was here a few years ago, but at that time everyone thought his pseudonym was very strange. Now they are used to it." Now, if I don’t have his articles for several consecutive issues, I won’t feel safe!”

The subject of the men had somehow drifted to the newspaper's staff writers.A person with good deeds said: "Mr. Gear's handwriting is very beautiful, and he is left-handed. If you encounter a left-hander who writes well in the future, you should pay attention."

"I don't think there's anyone in London who can write more beautifully than Judge Turpin. His judgments are also superb!"

"That's right. But his judgments have always been harsh, and those who receive them won't be in a good mood to appreciate them! Law-abiding citizens like us have no chance to appreciate them." Everyone booed again. The sound was so loud that the lady cast a curious look.

The atmosphere of the dance party was pushed to the highest point, but the piano music in the background music changed at this time.There seemed to be an argument among the girls, and finally a girl in a blue dress walked to the piano and replaced the musician who was playing.

Bach's English suite then flowed from her fingertips.This is a very classic piece.Although there is no music score, the girl is obviously playing very proficiently. There is no stagnation or obscurity in the bounce of her fingers, and the effect of playing is also neat and tidy.

If you just look at the ability and skill of notation, there is almost nothing wrong with it.Even if the Royal Orchestra were to perform, there would be no technical breakthrough.But the girl's performance was never wonderful. If you look closely, she was neither intoxicated in the music, nor focused on the keyboard.Her eyes stayed on the empty music stand, as if she was looking at an invisible music score-to put it mildly, even if she didn't invest in emotion, no matter how standard the technique was, it would not be able to move people's hearts in the end.

But not everyone appreciates the high level of art.Most people will clap their hands when they hear a fast-paced piano piece, as long as there are no obvious interruptions and the tempo is faster.Even in the upper class, there is no shortage of people who make up for their numbers.

In a 5-minute excerpt, Christo played happily, but she also knew that she could not play for a longer time. After all, she hadn't practiced for a long time, and she felt it herself, and her hand feeling had not returned to its peak.If it wasn't for talking to those girls, she wouldn't want to play at the risk of making a fool of herself.Fortunately, everything went smoothly and won some applause.

There is always nothing wrong with taking what you see.Christo stood up, bowed and left.She has to reflect on herself, because she still underestimates those noble girls. The education they have received since childhood is useful. Although they all look generous and gentle, like a shallow pool of clear water, in fact, who is this Bottomless.When she didn't pay attention, she was caught in it.

"It's amazing that there are such good skills in the countryside." A girl in a pink Roman-style dress spoke first, and she was full of hostility towards Christo.Originally, among this group of girls, her piano skills were the best, but now a woman who appeared out of nowhere took the limelight, which is really annoying!

"There are also famous teachers in the countryside. My music theory teacher is a very good person." Christo restrained her mind and answered her words with concentration.

These conversations were not unheard. Every word she said would be reviewed repeatedly by others before they could determine whether she was qualified to join their circle.Now it seems that she has not yet been recognized, but has pissed off these girls.

The higher the level of the circle, the more exclusive it is.Christo had the patience to wait slowly, but that didn't mean she would bow down slavishly.If you lower your own position, others will only step on it harder.

It's just a piano piece, at most it proves that I'm not a bumpkin. To put it bluntly, a brick falls on the ball, and nine out of ten can play a good piano. Many courtesans are also very good at this. It's just upper class It's just a stepping stone to society, and it can only be a dream to calm the audience.

Kristo was not disappointed, she had already impressed others.If it was her blue dress and fresh design that others remembered before, then now, to add one, she is not a country bumpkin, and she has learned something.

The girl in pink let out a heavy "hum" and said nothing more.Her father was a gentleman of repute, engaged in the business of publishing and printing.This industry is noble no matter what, no revolution can affect it, so her status in the circle is also very high.She can get any popular books and publications immediately. How can a girl not like moving poems!

"Christopher's piano is still very good." Mrs. Jennings applauded vigorously, although just now when Kristo was playing, she was still discussing this with another lady beside her. , but this did not affect her complimenting this lovely girl after the song was over.

For some unknown reason, she didn't mention Marianne or the Dashwood family, but she kept praising Christine.This surprised Chris a little bit. She suspected that Marianne had annoyed Mrs. Jennings, but when she thought about how her wife always behaved in the world, she became a little uncertain again.

Her guess was actually half right.Mrs. Jennings is a little annoyed that Marianne is talking to herself. Although she can't control her gossip, she usually thinks of what to say, but she is so old and has seen many people. , also know what is called 'hot face sticking cold ass'.Eleanor was not telling the truth to her, and she had no need to accommodate her.

But on the other hand, she also has opinions on Christo. From the prom to now, her indifference to her sister is not a good behavior.After all, a family is a family, there is no need to make it like this.So she also hoped to hear more about Marian from Chris.

The author has something to say: *Samuel Crompton, a child laborer, invented the mule spinning machine in 1779.It combines the characteristics of "Jenny machine" and hydraulic spinning machine, also known as "Mule machine".The cotton yarn produced by this machine was soft, fine and strong, and it was quickly used.By 1800, there were six hundred mule spinning mills in England. [You made the spinning jenny, this one came out later O(∩_∩)O~]